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US2875494A
US2875494A US516404A US51640455A US2875494A US 2875494 A US2875494 A US 2875494A US 516404 A US516404 A US 516404A US 51640455 A US51640455 A US 51640455A US 2875494 A US2875494 A US 2875494A
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B5/00—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
    • F16B5/06—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B21/00—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings
    • F16B21/10—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings by separate parts
    • F16B21/16—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft
    • F16B21/18—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings by separate parts with grooves or notches in the pin or shaft with circlips or like resilient retaining devices, i.e. resilient in the plane of the ring or the like; Details
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/36—Button with fastener
    • Y10T24/3651—Separable
    • Y10T24/3655—Spring
    • Y10T24/3657—Resilient head
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/45—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock]
    • Y10T24/45225—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock] including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith
    • Y10T24/45471—Projection having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration
    • Y10T24/45524—Projection having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration including resiliently biased projection component or surface segment
    • Y10T24/45592—Projection having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration including resiliently biased projection component or surface segment having both resiliently biased and rigid components forming external surface of projection
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49826—Assembling or joining
    • Y10T29/4984—Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts
    • Y10T29/49845—Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts by deforming interlock
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49826—Assembling or joining
    • Y10T29/49908—Joining by deforming
    • Y10T29/49915—Overedge assembling of seated part
    • Y10T29/4992—Overedge assembling of seated part by flaring inserted cup or tube end

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  • This invention relates to a quick disconnect fastener and more particularly to a fastener for securing a removable gasoline tank to the frame of an airplane.
  • a primary object of the invention is the provision of an improved fastener device for mounting a rubber gasoline tank in an airplane wing whereby uniform fueling of the tank is made possible.
  • An important object of the invention is to provide a fastener with a self-centering split spring ring which cannot be sheared off.
  • a further object of the invention is the provision of an improved fastener which is light in weight.
  • a salient object of this inventtion is the provision of a quick disconnect fastener which will be sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and efiicient in operation, relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture and which will withstand a pull of approximately 41 to 45 pounds.
  • Figure 1 is an elevation with parts broken away showing the fastener holding a portion of a gasoline tank to the frame of an airplane wing.
  • Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the fastener illustrated in Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a cross sectional view showing a modification of the fastener.
  • Figure 4 is a fragmentary elevational view showing the ring mounted in the groove.
  • the numeral 11 designates a flexible gasoline tank provided with a rubber retainer 13 having an opening 15 and secured to the tank 17 by cement or other conventional means. Mounted within the retainer in a dish-shaped disk 19 having a central aperture 21 and fastened to the retainer at 20 by cement or other conventional material.
  • the aircraft frame 23 is provided with an opening 25 and a disk or support 27 having an aperture 29 is mounted on the frame by rivets 31 to provide the female section 33 of the fastener.
  • the male section 35 of the fastener has a base or body portion 37 with an outturned flange 39 at one end.
  • the other end of the body portion 37 is provided with an in-turned shoulder 41 which functions as a bearing for the spring ring 43 which is split at 45 to form a gap.
  • the shoulder 41 terminates in an upturned portion 46.
  • the nose or dished head portion 48 has a neck or body 47 with an outward portion 49 having a downwardly projection or jaw 51.
  • the jaw 51 forms a curved surface 50 which is substantially on an arch two-thirds of the diameter of the ring 43. This curved surface functions to prevent the ring from sticking in the groove or behind the jaw when the ring is compressed.
  • the top of the head portion is curved or cammed at 53 to aid in the 2,875,494 Patented Mar. 3, i959 alignment of the male section with the female section.
  • the head portion is assembled or connected to the body 37 by spinning one end of the neck at 54.
  • the male part 35 is secured to the gasoline tank 11 and is free to float between the disk 19 and tank which permits adjustment to align the male section 35 with the female section 33.
  • pressure is exerted on the male section, and the ring is compressed within the groove 55 until the ring passes through the opening 29 and assumes the position illustrated in Figure 1.
  • the expansion of the ring enables the sections to be held together until suflicient tension is exerted to part them.
  • head portion 57 which is of solid construction and is made by a screw machine.
  • the solid head construction is used for smaller fasteners where stamping would not be feasible.
  • the ring 43 could be provided with a series of weakening grooves'or slots 60 on the inner periphery.
  • a quick disconnect fastener comprising, in combination, a male section having a body portion with an outwardly-turned flange at one end, said body provided with an inwardly-turned portion adapted to serve as a bearing surface at the other end, a dished head portion having a downwardly-turned circumferential jaw, said dished' head being hollow and having a neck with a portion adapted to be disposed under said bearing surface so that the head portion and body portion are fastened together to form a circumferential recess, a split ring mounted in the recess, said jaw having full circumferential contact with said ring whereby the ring is centered and retained within the recess so that a positive alignment with a female member can be maintained.
  • a quick disconnect fastener comprising, in combination, a male section having a body portion with an outwardly-turned flangeat one end, said body provided with an inwardly-turned portion adapted to serve as a bearing surface at the other end, a dished head member having its periphery turned downwardly to form a retaining jaw, said head member being hollow and having a neck portion provided with an outwardly-turned flange adapted to be disposed under said bearing surface so that the head member and body portion are fastened together to form a circumferential recess, a split ring mounted in the recess with a small portion thereof extending beyond said jaw, said retaining jaw having full circumferential contact with said ring whereby the ring is centered Within the recess and retained therein so that a positive alignment with a female member can be maintained.

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March 3, 1959 D. SAMIRAN 2,875,494
QUICK DISCONNECT FASTENER Fil ed June 20, 1955 I N V EN TOR. DA W0 SA MIRA/V United States Patent QUICK DISCONNECT FASTENER David Samiran, East Cleveland, Ohio Application June 20, 1955, Serial No. 516,404
2 Claims. (Cl. 24-415) This invention relates to a quick disconnect fastener and more particularly to a fastener for securing a removable gasoline tank to the frame of an airplane.
It is a general object of the present invention to provide holding means for a rubber gasoline tank which may be easily and quickly mounted or dismounted in an airplane wing.
A primary object of the invention is the provision of an improved fastener device for mounting a rubber gasoline tank in an airplane wing whereby uniform fueling of the tank is made possible.
An important object of the invention is to provide a fastener with a self-centering split spring ring which cannot be sheared off.
A further object of the invention is the provision of an improved fastener which is light in weight.
A salient object of this inventtion is the provision of a quick disconnect fastener which will be sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and efiicient in operation, relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture and which will withstand a pull of approximately 41 to 45 pounds.
Other objects and features will in part be obvious, and in part be pointed out as the description of the invention proceeds, and shown inthe accompanying drawing, wherein there is disclosed a preferred embodiment of this inventive concept.
In the drawings:
Figure 1 is an elevation with parts broken away showing the fastener holding a portion of a gasoline tank to the frame of an airplane wing.
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the fastener illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a cross sectional view showing a modification of the fastener.
Figure 4 is a fragmentary elevational view showing the ring mounted in the groove.
Referring to the drawings in detail, the numeral 11 designates a flexible gasoline tank provided with a rubber retainer 13 having an opening 15 and secured to the tank 17 by cement or other conventional means. Mounted within the retainer in a dish-shaped disk 19 having a central aperture 21 and fastened to the retainer at 20 by cement or other conventional material.
The aircraft frame 23 is provided with an opening 25 and a disk or support 27 having an aperture 29 is mounted on the frame by rivets 31 to provide the female section 33 of the fastener.
As shown in Figure 2, the male section 35 of the fastener has a base or body portion 37 with an outturned flange 39 at one end. The other end of the body portion 37 is provided with an in-turned shoulder 41 which functions as a bearing for the spring ring 43 which is split at 45 to form a gap. The shoulder 41 terminates in an upturned portion 46.
The nose or dished head portion 48 has a neck or body 47 with an outward portion 49 having a downwardly projection or jaw 51. The jaw 51 forms a curved surface 50 which is substantially on an arch two-thirds of the diameter of the ring 43. This curved surface functions to prevent the ring from sticking in the groove or behind the jaw when the ring is compressed. The top of the head portion is curved or cammed at 53 to aid in the 2,875,494 Patented Mar. 3, i959 alignment of the male section with the female section.
The head portionis assembled or connected to the body 37 by spinning one end of the neck at 54.
The operation and use of the fastener will be readily appreciated. The male part 35 is secured to the gasoline tank 11 and is free to float between the disk 19 and tank which permits adjustment to align the male section 35 with the female section 33. When the sections are in alignment, pressure is exerted on the male section, and the ring is compressed within the groove 55 until the ring passes through the opening 29 and assumes the position illustrated in Figure 1. The expansion of the ring enables the sections to be held together until suflicient tension is exerted to part them. It should be noted that in some instances as the spring is inserted into the female section more pressure may be asserted on one side of the ring than on the other, in which event the jaw 51 which is spaced from the shoulder 41 functions to hold the ring within the circumferential groove 55, thus eliminating the danger of the ring being sheared.
The primary difference between the fastener illustrated in Figure 3 and the fastener illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 is in the construction of head portion 57 which is of solid construction and is made by a screw machine. The solid head construction is used for smaller fasteners where stamping would not be feasible. If desired, the ring 43 could be provided with a series of weakening grooves'or slots 60 on the inner periphery.
Since many embodiments may be made of this invention, and as many modifications may be made in the quick disconnect fastener as shown and described, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative and not in a limiting manner.
I claim:
1. A quick disconnect fastener comprising, in combination, a male section having a body portion with an outwardly-turned flange at one end, said body provided with an inwardly-turned portion adapted to serve as a bearing surface at the other end, a dished head portion having a downwardly-turned circumferential jaw, said dished' head being hollow and having a neck with a portion adapted to be disposed under said bearing surface so that the head portion and body portion are fastened together to form a circumferential recess, a split ring mounted in the recess, said jaw having full circumferential contact with said ring whereby the ring is centered and retained within the recess so that a positive alignment with a female member can be maintained.
2. A quick disconnect fastener comprising, in combination, a male section having a body portion with an outwardly-turned flangeat one end, said body provided with an inwardly-turned portion adapted to serve as a bearing surface at the other end, a dished head member having its periphery turned downwardly to form a retaining jaw, said head member being hollow and having a neck portion provided with an outwardly-turned flange adapted to be disposed under said bearing surface so that the head member and body portion are fastened together to form a circumferential recess, a split ring mounted in the recess with a small portion thereof extending beyond said jaw, said retaining jaw having full circumferential contact with said ring whereby the ring is centered Within the recess and retained therein so that a positive alignment with a female member can be maintained.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 574,265 Pringle Dec. 29, 1896 1,196,757 Bennett Sept. 5, 1916 1,376,389 Holmes Apr. 26, 1921 1,454,890 Harpe May 15, 1923
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US574265A (en) * 1896-12-29 Separable button
US1196757A (en) * 1915-03-02 1916-09-05 Augustus P Bennett Snap-fastener.
US1376389A (en) * 1920-05-07 1921-04-26 Fred Joy Snap-fastener
US1454890A (en) * 1920-03-27 1923-05-15 Larrabee B Harpe Snap fastener

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US574265A (en) * 1896-12-29 Separable button
US1196757A (en) * 1915-03-02 1916-09-05 Augustus P Bennett Snap-fastener.
US1454890A (en) * 1920-03-27 1923-05-15 Larrabee B Harpe Snap fastener
US1376389A (en) * 1920-05-07 1921-04-26 Fred Joy Snap-fastener

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